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Side Hustles for Engineers

Where are my engineers at? I have a few friends that are engineers. They are doing pretty good for themselves. However, it’s not the same in every country, and there are places where engineers even find it really hard to get themselves employed. The countries who do hire a lot of engineers are paying them quite a good sum of money. For some people that is enough money, but for others, it’s not. This is where having a side hustle comes in.

The reason that you are probably reading this article is that you are an engineer or you may know someone that is one. You probably want to make more money, and we totally support that. Having a good side hustle is one way to make that happen. In this article, we are going to mention a few side hustles that you can start as an engineer.

Tutoring

Tutoring starts off the side hustle list. Undergraduate engineers always look for experienced teachers who can properly train them with their studies. As an engineer, I am sure you have all the required knowledge that is needed to perform the job correctly. You should consider tutoring undergraduate students if you like people. It would not be a tough job. There are several ways to promote your service to people. You can start off doing it by word of mouth. You can create a website and promote it via social media. Lastly, you could place an ad on a site like Craigslist. The tutoring opportunities could be endless. If you live in a city that has more than one college, you can make a lot of money during your spare time.

Writing

Do you like to write? The trend of content and tech writing is increasing at a rapid pace. There are huge companies that are demanding fresh and talented tech writers all the time. Well, you already are an engineer and no one else can write about technical things better than you can which is why writing is a good option for you as a side hustle. This can get you a good amount of dollars in your pocket. You definitely won’t regret adopting this side hustle. Furthermore, you won’t only earn from it, in fact, you can learn from it a lot too. Your writing will get better over time. You will be surprised at how your writing skills will improve. You will have more knowledge about things that you never knew before.

Consulting

This is one of those side hustles that can be done by almost any professional. You just have to work on your speaking and convincing skills, and then everything will get more comfortable. It is one lucrative option that can be easily done without getting into much hassle. If you have the right knowledge and experience then trust me, this side hustle can take you places. You may eventually get to top companies where you can work as a consultant and earn a huge sum of money in no time, without putting much effort.

These are just a few side hustles that can help engineers grow their wealth. There is so much more to engineering and the side hustles. If you work hard, you’ll be able to make a decent side income. This is it for today. Stay connected and keep reading our other side hustle posts. Till then keep sharing and figure out what side hustle you want to do, and start it today.

About Jason Butler

Jason Butler is a Financial Aid Counselor, freelance writer, and a blogger (at TheButlerJournal.com). He educates others about debt, travel, and college while working to pay off $72,000 of his own debt.